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# Deal Desk Specialist

- **Company:** Cushman & Wakefield
- **Location:** Chicago, IL, United States
- **Experience:** Starter
- **Salary:** $55,245.0 - $65,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Knowledge Management, Microsoft Office, Salesforce.Com, Data Management, Workday
- **Published:** July 29, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=31f866598854f22a

## About the Role

* Bachelor's Degree (Business, Finance, Accounting, etc.) preferred
 * 1 - 3 years of data management, project management, commercial real estate or related field of experience
 * Proven track record of completing tasks according to SLAs or in accordance to a set of quality standards
 * Demonstrated ability to independently execute tasks and resolve conflicts as they arise
 * Excellent organization and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
 * Strong communication (written, verbal) and customer service skills
 * Team-player capable of building strong working relationships with peers and Global based team
 * Strong analytical skills with high attention to detail and accuracy
 * Highly proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
 * Knowledge of Salesforce, Workday, or other Accounting/Customer Relationship Management software
 * Knowledge of Commercial Real Estate industry a plus

## Description

The Deal Desk Specialist will support the Americas Deal Desk team by executing deal management activities. In this role, the Deal Desk Specialist will ensure high-quality, efficient, and effective services are provided by executing processes according to prescribed procedures and collaborating effectively with internal business partners., * Execute deal-related transactions and support deal closing processes via review of contract/legal documentation, entry of key data into enterprise systems, and resolution of write-off or missing payment inquires

 * Ensure efficient execution of deals through adherence to standardized, best practice procedures and anticipation of broker needs
 * Review deals for accurate property, client, and commission terms to ensure the data included in contracts aligns to Cushman's internal systems
 * Complete write-offs, master data management, and missing payment activities in a timely manner
 * Contribute to Deal Desk's knowledge management and the maintenance of standard operating procedure, best practice, and key policy documentation
 * Conduct quality review checks of peer Deal Desk Specialist work to ensure adherence to prescribed processes and accuracy of data
 * Collaborate and align weekly with Deal Desk Team peers to share best practices, proactively resolve issues, and identify ways to continuously improve the broker experience
 * Identify gaps in Deal Desk processes (both operational and systematic) and provide recommendations for improvements
 * Performs other related duties as required or requested.


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